Master of Social Services, Early Support Specialist
Advance your expertise in early intervention and social welfare for children and families at Savonia University of Applied Sciences.
Best for:Best for social service professionals seeking advanced expertise in early intervention, family support, and evidence-based practice.
Overview
The Early Support Specialist Master's degree programme at Savonia University of Applied Sciences emphasizes the vital role of early intervention in the daily lives and functional capacity of children, families, and clients. Designed for working professionals, the curriculum aims to prevent the accumulation of difficulties by developing social service structures and proactive work processes. Students build multidisciplinary competencies to understand, apply, analyze, evaluate, and create innovative, practice-oriented approaches across various environments. Throughout the programme, participants also enhance their ability to source, critically analyze, and apply empirical research within the social sector.
What you'll do
- Analyze and evaluate existing social service structures and work processes related to early support
- Develop innovative, practice-oriented approaches for early intervention in diverse professional environments
- Gather, critically analyze, and apply evidence-based research within the social sector
- Strengthen functional capacity and support systems for children, families, and clients
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor of Social Services or equivalent relevant degree
Degree offered: Master of Social Services
Language: Finnish; proficiency required for coursework and communication
Instruction: Finnish
- Professional background in social services or related welfare fields
- Ability to integrate research-based knowledge into practical work environments
- Capacity for critical analysis and evaluation of social service structures
- Eligible applicants must hold an appropriate higher education degree and meet national admissions criteria for Universities of Applied Sciences Master's programmes.
Funding & terms
Programme and admissions
Admissions not verified
A catalogue listing does not mean applications are open or funding is guaranteed. Check the source for your intake.
- Intake
- Not confirmed by the source
- Duration
- Not confirmed by the source
- Teaching language
- Not confirmed by the source
- Taught / research mode
- Not confirmed by the source
- Study mode
- Not confirmed by the source
- Campus
- Not confirmed by the source
- Prerequisites
- Not confirmed by the source
- Application instructions
- Not confirmed by the source
- Tuition
- Not confirmed by the source
- Funding
- Not confirmed by the source
How to apply
Review the admission guidelines and programme requirements on the official Studyinfo portal. Complete the online application form and submit all required educational certificates and documentation before the official deadline.
- Degree certificates
- Transcript of records
Create a free profile to unlock your personal match score, the full requirements, funding details and how to apply — in English or Persian.